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  • 2018 BMW X3, 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show

    BMW on Tuesday unveiled its redesigned X3 at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The unveiling follows an early look which took place in June at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where production is already underway. The first examples are due in showrooms in November, as 2018 models. The third-generation X3 is the first SUV based on BMW’s CLAR modular platform which made its debut in the 2016 7-Series. It brings some weight savings, helping the redesigned X3 to weigh in slightly less than its predecessor. BMW quotes a curb weight of 4,156 pounds. The redesigned X3 is similar...

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    2018 BMW X3 spied ahead of June 26 reveal

    BMW’s next-generation X3 has been spotted testing once again. The current X3 is one of the strongest in the segment, offering snappy performance, a nice interior, good features and reasonable value for money. Due for a reveal on June 26, most likely making it a 2018 model, the new X3 will add...

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    Report: BMW 3-Series, X3 to gain diesel engines in the future

    We previously learned BMW hasn't given up on the idea of a diesel-powered 5-Series, but the marque is reportedly preparing to also bring diesel power to the future 3-Series and X3. According to BMW Blog, a reliable source has confirmed at least one future variant of both the 3-Series and X3 will...

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    BMW gives look at 2018 X3 testing

    The third generation of BMW’s X3 SUV isn’t far from its debut. We’ve already seen spy shots depicting a number of prototypes, including some for a high-performance X3 M model, but now BMW has released its own photos of the redesigned X3 taken during winter testing near the Arctic...

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    BMW confirms plans for electric X3, Mini

    BMW was one of the first mainstream automakers to make the foray into electric cars when it started leasing battery-powered versions of its Mini Hardtop and 1-Series Coupe last decade. However, the automaker's much-hyped i division, launched in 2013 as a sub-brand dedicated to eco-friendly...

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    BMW X3 diesel also over limits, according to reports--Updated with statement from BMW

    Volkswagen's admitted thwarting of Environmental Protection Agency regulations is threatening to ensnare BMW. According to Germany's AutoBild, citing research from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the company's X3 xDrive28d is also emitting up to 11 times more than Europe's...

  • BMW Deep Orange 4 Concept with Clemson University

    BMW has never built a production pickup truck, even if it's pulled the occasional April Fools prank with a pickup-bodied M3. But students from its U.S. design department and Clemson University in South Carolina have gotten close with their latest concept, BMW Deep Orange 4. DON'T MISS: 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Is World's Most Powerful Sedan Based on a BMW X3 crossover, Deep Orange 4 is transformed with an X4-style coupe roofline and once viewed from above or behind, a small pickup bed. It still seats four or five people, but aft of the rear seats is an open deck. Under normal driving...

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    2015 BMW X3: Live From The 2014 New York Auto Show

    The BMW X3 is, or at least has been, a hard vehicle to get excited about. It's comely enough, and quite comfortable and capable, to be sure; it's just not all that moving, especially for a BMW. But there are a few new aspects to the updated 2015 X3 that just might get your enthusiast juices...

  • 2015 BMW X3 facelift spy shots
    2015 BMW X3 Spy Shots

    BMW is in the process of updating several crucial models as it aggressively attempts to maintain its market leadership in the luxury segment. Recently, we brought you details on the facelifted 2014 BMW 5-Series range, and now we have new images of a facelifted 2015 BMW X3. With the second...

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    2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Offers Class-Leading Fuel Economy

    The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i returns better fuel economy than any other non-hybrid luxury crossover.

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    2013 BMW X3 Priced From $39,395

    The latest version of the BMW X3 will storm into showrooms this May with a new four-cylinder turbo as its base engine and a six-cylinder turbo remaining an option for those desiring more power. However, despite now coming with a smaller engine, pricing has been increased on the base X3, with the...

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    2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X5 M Sport Edition Announced

    With BMW's new four-cylinder turbocharged engine progressing steadily through the lineup, the X3's adoption of the small but punchy powerplant is far from unexpected. Nonetheless, it's a welcome addition, as we've come to love it in its other implementations. The 2013 X3 xDrive28i uses the same...

  • 2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package leak

    A voluntary recall for a safety defect in the electric power steering system affects certain BMW X3s manufactured between April 27 and June 8, 2011.

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    Triple-Turbo BMW X3 M In The Works: Report

    File this one in the "highly speculative" category for now, but also in the "highly tempting" sub-folder. For those familiar with the absolutely stunning performance of the BMW X5 M and X6 M, the idea of a smaller, lighter, triple-turbocharged X3 M is breathtakingly cool. Yes, that was three turbos...

  • Watch Your 2011 BMW X3 Being Born, Online

    The all-new 2011 BMW X3 is heading to dealers, but if you've already ordered yours, BMW has a treat for you. By creating an account on its website, you can actually watch your new baby BMW crossover being built at the company's Spartanburg, South Carolina, assembly plant. There's nothing quite like...

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    Martha Stewart Designs Her Dream 2011 BMW X3

    Updated: The video segment from The Martha Stewart Show showing the new BMW X3 has been added to the story. Original: Last month we reported on a new online tool developed by BMW to help promote the arrival of the all-new X3 SUV and featuring a special built-to-order program that allows customers...

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    Video: BMW Shows Importance Of Using Correct Tires This Winter

    With the winter months now upon us it’s now more important than ever to ensure that your vehicle is properly equipped to handle the harsher climates. If you happen to live in areas where winter usually means driving in thick snow, not having winter tires may mean the difference between life...

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    2011 BMW X3 Priced From $37,625

    The 2011 BMW X3 lineup changes this year, dropping the previous xDrive30i model for a naturally-aspirated xDrive28i priced from $37,625 and a turbocharged N55-powered xDrive35i priced from $41,925. Those prices basically bracket the tweener that was the previous X3 xDrive30i, which was priced at...

  • 2011 BMW X3

    This video feed hosts the official live U.S. unveiling of the 2011 BMW X3 from the Spartanburg, South Carolina plant where it will be built. The feed starts in just minutes, at 10:45 am Eastern. You can also catch it at BMW's official Facebook fan page. [BMW]

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    2010 Paris Auto Show: 2011 BMW X3 Live Photos (With iPad!)

    BMW outlined the U.S. specs of its 2011 X3 crossover earlier this month, and at the 2010 Paris auto show, it displayed the new South Carolina-built SUV for the first time in public. The new creases and folds do good things for the X3's sheetmetal. The ute loses some of the slab-sided appearance of...

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    2011 BMW X3: First Look, U.S. Version

    Earlier this summer, BMW gave us a first look at the 2011 X3 luxury crossover vehicle. Now that our first drive in the newest German ute is coming in a few weeks, BMW's released the U.S. specifications for the vehicle, in advance of its world premiere at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. The American...

  • 2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package leak
    2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package Revealed

    Less than 48 hours after the reveal of the all-new 2011 BMW X3 comes the first images and details for the compact SUV’s latest M Sports Package assortment of goodies. Giving the already sporty X3 an even more dynamic look thanks to some distinct M styling cues, the package also comprises...

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    2011 BMW X3 Preview

    The new X3 marks the second generation of the original luxury crossover.

  • 2011 BMW X3 spy shots
    New 2011 BMW X3 Details Revealed

    We've seen the spy shots and the official teasers, but to date we've been left to speculate on the details of the 2011 BMW X3. Some of the mystery may be clearing away, however, thanks to statements from an anonymous BMW insider. The report from Autocar quotes the insider as saying there will be...

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